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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Dorchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Dorchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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$61 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Dorchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Dorchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:30 PM4h05London8:35 PMDorchester$411One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM4h05London8:35 PMDorchester$411One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM4h05London8:35 PMDorchester$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dorchester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dorchester costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Dorchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Dorchester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Dorchester South (DCH).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Dorchester, South Railway Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dorchester by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Dorchester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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